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secondary colors

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orange, green, violet

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analogous colors

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colors that are near each other on a color wheel

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complementary colors

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colors located directly opposite one another on the color wheel

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triadic colors

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using three colors that are equal distance apart on the color wheel

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primary colors

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red, yellow, blue

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tertiary colors

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yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green

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color harmony

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a visually pleasing arrangement of colors

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quadratic colors

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color combos that use colors at the corners of a square circumscribed in the wheel ex. blue green orange red

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warm colors

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purple red orange yellow

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cool colors

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blue green violet

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color meaning

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does not have consistent meaning it is essential that specific color meaning or perception be researched for intended group

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balance

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equilibrium is a primary starting point for any type of perception

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imposed balance

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we supply visual stability by imposing balance

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symmetry

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balanced proportions

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reflection symmetry

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when one half is a mirror image of the other half

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rotational symmetry

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the ability of a figure to be rotated less than a full circle and exactly match its original image

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translational symmetry

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the type of symmetry for which there is a translation that maps a figure onto itself

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assymetry

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lack of symetry

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alignment

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how the edges of a line, paragraph, object , or table are positioned horizontally and vertically between the margins or on a page

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harmony

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repetition of the same design elements

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unity

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a proper balance of diverse elements

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contrast

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difference between things

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fragmentation

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the breaking up of many elements

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scale

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how objects correlate to one another

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proportion
relationship between two things
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hierarchy
use of design such as color, shape, or size to suggest importance
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dominance/emphasis
the first element the eye sees/ the focal point
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rhythm
when the distance between the repeated object is identical
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proximity
if its placed together they relate together
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gradation
changing size at an even rate
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biological metabolism
the natural processes of ecosystems are a biological metabolism, making safe and unhealthy use of materials in cycles of abundance
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technological metabolism
a material or product that is designed to go back from which it came from; designing a product that can have the technical element separated and in its purest form
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cotton
reduced soil fertility; loss of biodiversity, water pollution, pesticide, severe health related problems
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polyester
from petrochemicals which can not be replaced and has enormous amounts of social and economical implications
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archtype
a character, action, or situation that is a prototype, or pattern, of human life generally; a situation that occurs over and over again in literature, such as a quest, an initiation, or an attempt to overcome evil
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iconic representation
the use of pictorial images to improve the recognition and recall of signs and controls
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chunking
organizing items into familiar, manageable units; often occurs automatically
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perceptual manipulation
influences decision making by strategically planning how information is presented
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cognitive dissonance
unpleasant mental experience of tension resulting from two conflicting thoughts or beliefs
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highlighting
a technique to call attention to a particular area
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interference effects
a phenomenon in which mental processing is made slower and or less accurate when there is competing mental processes
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picture superiority effect
pictures are remembered better than words
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typeface
can suggest different moods of font
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thought maps
a process of exploring a complex idea that has multiple attributes, angles, and potential outcomes
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tree structure
a style of depiction often used to indicate hierarchical relationships, such as the relationships among the words in a phrase or sentence
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nest structure
illustrates info into hierarchical relationships by counting pieces of info as a larger dominant element
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stair structure
illustrates hierarchical relationships by stacking elements of information one within the other
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color principle of design
lots of color to react to when walking into a store
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balance principle of design
symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in clothing or garment
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visual literacy
the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages
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why is color important?
color can make us feel a certain way when we see it depending on whether we like that particular color
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hue
the dimension of color that is determined by the wavelength of light; what we know as the color names, green, blue, and soforth
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what do colors mean?
red is flammable, blue is health hazard, yellow is reactive, white is for special issues (radioactive)
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what are the selling seasons
spring/summer, autumn/winter, resort, and pre-fall
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what is fabric story
silk weaving was introduced to India circa 400 AD, whereas cotton spinning dates back to 3000 BCE in India
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why is sustainability important
finite resources, consumer movement, competitors moving ahead
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what is a fibershed
a geographical landscape that defines and gives boundaries to a natural textile resource base
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what is fabric waste
the material that is discarded throughout the production process
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mood board vs. trend board
trend boards are used to set the aesthetic and visual direction of a project, mood boards are a collage of inspirational images for a concept
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budget price
lowest, below average price (H&M)
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better price
medium to higher priced, found at macy's
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bridge price
lower priced designer lines (DNKY)
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designer price
high priced prestige or luxury market (Gucci)
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infographic
Infographics can help people understand complex concepts by using visual aids such as charts, graphs, or diagrams.
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apa style
A writing style and format for academic documents such as scholarly journal articles and books.
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why is it important to cite
To show your reader you've done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information
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where do fashion influences come from
Fashion trends are influenced by several factors, including cinema, celebrities, climate, creative explorations, innovations, designs, political, economic, social, and technological.
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elements of design
shape, color, space, form, line, value, and texture.
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principles of design
balance, scale, contrast, pattern, movement and rhythm, emphasis, unity

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